Michael Okun

Our book is now taking pre-orders and it is a great holiday gift to look forward to. The Parkinson’s Plan, two doctors detail the steps necessary to prevent, slow, and treat this debilitating condition. They show readers how to prevent the disease through the food we eat, the…

Can specialized physical therapy help you to live longer with Parkinson’s? What if physical therapy did more than improve balance and reduce falls? A new Dutch study by Ypinga, Bloem and colleagues just dropped and the results are fascinating. Specialized physical therapy, like…

In this review article, the authors highlight the distinct neuroanatomical and temporal dynamics of the non-motor aspects of PD and explore the possibility of developing adaptive DBS for non-motor symptoms. A "must-read" article for DBS-enthusiasts! loom.ly/FCX82rw

What disease is making a comeback and has associated 'delayed' severe neurological symptoms? Measles isn’t just a childhood rash, it can have serious and delayed neurological consequences, including movement disorders. T-minus 2 days and counting until the Aspen Movement Course.…

Neurology Podcast: Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Daniel Weintraub discuss clinical considerations and strategies for effective communication when addressing cognitive concerns in patients with #ParkinsonDisease. Listen now: hubs.ly/Q03yRB3z0 #NeuroTwitter #Dementia

Comparative diagnostic efficacy of neuromelanin MRI vs. dopamine transporter (DAT) imaging in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review #neuromelaninMRI #DAT #dopaminetransporter #Parkinson #systemicreview @PRDAssociation Log in: prd-journal.com/article/S1353-…

Nature research paper: A generic non-invasive neuromotor interface for human-computer interaction go.nature.com/4le5PXr

What about using nanoparticles to treat Parkinson's? Could we guide Parkinson’s repair one axon at a time? Could magnetic nanoparticles help repair the Parkinson’s brain? A new study in Advanced Science delivers one of the most creative strategies yet. It is called nano-pulling.…

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Individuals with more severe clinical #Alzheimer disease symptoms than their biological stage often have additional pathologies, suggesting the need to evaluate non-AD biomarkers for accurate diagnosis. ja.ma/44G6LNV

Myoclonus-dystonia: will you know it when you see it? T-minus 3 days and counting to the Aspen Movement Disorders Course. Myoclonus-dystonia is a fascinating and frequently under-recognized movement disorder characterized by quick shock-like jerks called myoclonus that are paired…

This AI model can predict where ancient Latin texts come from, estimate how old they are and restore missing parts go.nature.com/3GZPbMY

Scientists overwhelmingly recognize the value of sharing null results, but rarely publish them in the research literature go.nature.com/472poOC

"I can’t predict the next hiring cycle or the next election. But I can keep doing the science I love while I still have a bench." #ScienceWorkingLife scim.ag/4kQEFp4

Publisher's Weekly just posted a review calling the Parkinson's Plan program "accessible and inspiring." In this prescriptive guide, neurologists Dorsey and Okun (Ending Parkinson’s Disease) explain the latest research concerning Parkinson’s, a neurodegenerative disease that…

🧠 How can social workers support DBS patients? On the latest MDS Podcast, Nicole Duff and Dr. Amanda Currie discuss a new mnemonic to guide referrals, the impact of social work in DBS care, and future directions. 🎧 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-…

Ball's right there until it ain't 😵‍💫

Two new studies assessed whether GLP-1 drugs reduce dementia in people with Type 2 diabetes vs other drugs —no effect vs DPP4i drugs acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/AN… —yes, benefit vs metformin drc.bmj.com/content/13/4/e…

The case of the jumpy stump. When your nerves go rogue following an amputation. Countdown to Aspen T-minus 4 days and counting until the Aspen course. Ever heard of the jumpy stump syndrome? It is a fascinating and frustrating condition where an amputated limb develops continuous…